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97IA
Volkens Field · Carson
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,275 ft / 389 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 2,000 ft · TurfLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Volkens Field (97IA), located in Carson, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,275 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Volkens Field
ICAO / IATA
97IA / —
Municipality
Carson
Country
Region
US-IA — Iowa
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,275 ft
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Runway 18 / 36
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 2,000 ft / 610 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: —° / 200.8°
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: —° / 200.8°
RWY 18
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (200.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026